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| According to Patrick Newman, who maintains NPB Tracker, reports that relief pitcher John Wasdin is preparing to begin a second stint in Japan, signing a one-year deal with the Seibu Lions. He is projected to be a starter there in 2009. |
Our View: A former first-round pick, the 36-year-old Wasdin has been a journeyman for much of his career. He spent all of last season pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals' AAA affiliate in Memphis.
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| The Pirates designated John Wasdin for assignment before Sunday's game. They now have 10 days to trade, waive or release Wasdin and his 5.95 ERA. |
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| John Wasdin was recalled from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and will re-join the Pirates bullpen, according to the AP. He was 1-1 with a 5.97 ERA in five rehab starts with Indianapolis. |
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| John Wasdin should come off the disabled list on Tuesday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He's been out with a sprained right thumb and posted a 5.97 ERA over five rehab starts, though he struck out 31 and allowed no walks. |
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| John Wasdin was placed on the 15-day DL Thursday with a sprained thumb. Marty McLeary will replace him as the long man in the bullpen. |
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| The Rangers designated John Wasdin for assignment Monday to make space on the roster for the newly-acquired Matt Stairs, according to the Dallas Morning News. Wasdin went 2-2 with a 5.10 ERA in nine games (five starts) with Texas. |
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| John Wasdin will be sent to the bullpen now that Adam Eaton is healthy and back in the rotation, according to the Dallas Morning News. In eight games (five starts) with Texas this year, Wasdin is 2-2 with a 5.28 ERA. |
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